Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Water based Research Unit:
Objective:
The Water Based Research Unit is focused upon investigating the health benefits and improving the sporting performance of all aquatic recreational and sporting activities.
Outline current projects underway:
- Evaluating first aid methods of controlling blood flow in beachgoers
- Health Profiling and physical assessment of recreational and competitive surfers
- Investigating Paddling Symmetry in Surfers
- Examining the effect of hydration on recreational and competitive surfers
Where possible include any positive community impacts the research group may have
Currently Collaborating with World Surf League
- Provided surf health screens for public at WSL surf events (Snapper Rocks and Bells Beach)
Collaborating with Surfing Medicine International
- Developed and hosted one day symposium: Surfer Health Symposium: Surfing for Longevity, dissecting the health of surfers.
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Profiles
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Philip Abery
- Physiotherapy Research Group
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine - Assistant Professor
- Water Based Research Group
Person: Doctor of Philosophy, Teaching and Research
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Gregory Cox
- SPEX Research Group
- Water Based Research Group
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine - Associate Professor
- Bond University Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group
Person: Teaching and Research
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James Furness
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine - Associate Professor
- Physiotherapy Research Group
- Water Based Research Group
Person: Teaching and Research
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Fluid Balance in Surfers: A Scoping Review
Furness, J., Troja, M., Brandon, A., Winny, J., Canetti, E., Kemp-Smith, K., Abery, P. & Cox, G. R., 2 Feb 2026, In: Sports. 14, 2, p. 1-15 15 p., 49.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Association of anxiety and depression history with Arthrofibrosis following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Sattler, L., Castro, M., Hing, W. A. & Vertullo, C., 24 Oct 2025, p. 604-605. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile -
Body Composition Characteristics of Elite Senior and Under 23 Australian Sprint Kayakers
Keefe, A., Wijekulasuriya, G., Bowler, A.-L., Bullock, N., Coffey, V. G. & Cox, G. R., May 2025, In: Sports. 13, 5, p. 1-10 10 p., 143.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile28 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Trials Essentials for Investigators
Cox, G. (Supervisor)
2 Jun 2026Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › External Professional Development
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HDR Final Thesis Seminar: Rebekka Frazer
Frazer, R. (Speaker), Cox, G. (Participant) & Slater, G. (Participant)
2 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Oral Presentation
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Clinical Education PD event: Curious Conversations
Cox, G. (Supervisor)
19 May 2026Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › External Professional Development